Esco, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Esco
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Location in Kentucky
Esco
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507947 |
Esco is a small place in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Esco was also once a coal town. This means that the main reason people lived and worked there was because of coal mining. Many towns in Kentucky grew up around coal mines.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live. It is not officially a city or a town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government handles services for the area. These services might include roads or police.
What is a Coal Town?
A coal town is a community built near a coal mine. People moved there to work in the mines. These towns were very important for the economy. They provided homes for miners and their families. Over time, many coal towns changed as mining decreased.
Where is Esco Located?
Esco is found in Pike County, Kentucky. Kentucky is a state in the southeastern part of the United States. Pike County is in the eastern part of Kentucky. This area is known for its mountains and coal history.
Esco once had its own post office. However, that post office is now closed.
